Current I-95 Road Closures in South Carolina
The South Carolina Department of Transportation has identified nine bridges along a closed portion of Interstate 95, including washed out areas around bridge foundations caused by recent flood waters. Below is the current list of I-95 road closures in South Carolina as of October 10, 2015. County: Clarendon Location: From milepost 99.69 to milepost 119.00 Direction: […]
Unusually Warm Fall Delays Peak Foliage For Northern Regions of Vermont, New Hampshire and Northern New York
If you think you’ve missed peak fall foliage colors, don’t fret. An unusually warm fall in the northeast has delayed nature’s schedule a week or two. Peak conditions are now showing in the northern regions of Vermont, New Hampshire and Central and Northern New York. This week is the perfect time for a fall foliage drive! If New […]
Starbucks, Chipotle, Buffalo Wild Wings Coming to Smithfield, NC I-95 Exit
Smithfield North Carolina’s I-95, exit 95 is getting a Starbucks, Chipotle Mexican Grill and Buffalo Wild Wings within the next few weeks. All three restaurants will open near Carolina Premium Outlets in a development called Smithfield Landing, located on Outlet Center Drive. The Starbucks is expected to open in October and Chipotle will follow in […]
New BBQ Food Truck at Delaware I-95 Welcome Center
Global restaurateur HMSHost offers a welcome respite at the Delaware Welcome Center on Interstate 95 . In addition to the food choices available within the welcome center, HMSHost operates food trucks at the plaza’s main entrance. Road Hog is a new Southern-style barbecue food truck, created by HMSHost executive chef Jeff Steelman with a partnership with […]
Virginia DOT Reconstructing I-95 Exits in Stafford and Fredericksburg
Using $18 million from their Highway Safety Improvement Program, the Virginia Department of Transportation will be reconstructing I-95 exits in Stafford and Fredericksburg. Safety improvements will be made to I-95 Exit 130 (VA 3/Fredericksburg) and I-95 Exit 133 (US 17/Falmouth). These two Interstate exits had crash rates well above the statewide average. Construction will include: – Extending […]
Good Old New England Fun, The Big E Ready to Kick Off
The Big E, the largest fair in the Northeast and fifth largest in North America, is ready to kick off its 99th year with big talent, phenomenal food, animals, rides, shopping and more! The 17-day event will feature a Mardi Gras Parade, The Big E Circus Spectacular, sponsored by Coca-Cola and top name talent like […]
Massachusetts: 12th Coaster “Fireball” Coming to Six Flags New England in 2016
Six Flags New England, the Coaster Capital of New England, today announced plans to add a giant looping roller coaster to its already impressive lineup of thrills. The Fireball will offer the ultimate in adrenaline and thrills as the theme park continues to introduce the latest in ride technology for its guests in New England. […]
New York: Lightning is Headed for The Great Escape
Six Flags Great Escape today announced the addition of the hair-raising Greezed Lightnin’ in 2016. The all-new super looping thrill ride will rocket guests 360 degrees, reach exhilarating speeds and leave them hanging, waiting for more. Greezed Lightnin’ will seat 24 riders in “face-off” position and begin to rock forward and backward, pendulum style. Once […]
South Carolina: Aynor Celebrates Annual Harvest Hoe-Down on September 19
The quaint town of Aynor, located just outside the Myrtle Beach area, has made it a tradition to welcome residents and visitors to the Aynor Harvest Hoe-Down for 36 years. The town is once again promising ‘A Big Time in a Small Town’ with live music, dancing and family-friendly fun on Sept. 19, 2015 at […]
Florida: Clearwater Announces Super Boat National Championship and Seafood Festival
One of the most thrilling super boat races, the ‘fastest show on water,’ will return to the white sugar sand coast of Clearwater, Florida Sept. 25-27, 2015. The City of Clearwater will be home to the 7th annual Bright House Clearwater Super Boat National Championship & Seafood Festival. This three-day festival includes activities such as VIP […]
Georgia: Road Work Takes a Breather This Labor Day Weekend
ATLANTA – To ease Labor Day weekend traffic congestion statewide, the Georgia Department of Transportation is suspending construction-related lane closures on Interstate highways and heavily traveled state routes from noon on Friday, September 4 until 5 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8. “Labor Day weekend is the last holiday of the summer and we expect heavy traffic on our […]
Maryland: Heavy Labor Day Weekend Traffic Anticipated at Toll Factlities
As summer comes to an unofficial close, the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) reminds the more than 1.8 million motorists anticipated to travel its facilities over the Labor Day holiday weekend to plan ahead; travel off-peak; and Drive Smart. Arrive Safe. This total represents a 2% increase in traffic volumes compared to last year. MDTA officials […]
Connecticut: Grand Opening Celebration on the New I-95 Southbound Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge
The I-95 New Haven Harbor Crossing (NHHC) Corridor Improvement Program invites the public to a Grand Opening Celebration on the new southbound Pearl Harbor Memorial (Q) Bridge on Saturday, September 19, 2015 between the hours of 10 AM and 3 PM. Walk on the southbound bridge before it is opened to traffic early this fall. […]
Maine: Attention I-95 Travelers, Miles the Moose and a Special Guest to Hand Out Farmers’ Almanacs
Maine Turnpike travelers headed southbound on Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2015 will be thanked for visiting Maine by receiving a 2016 Special Edition Farmers’ Almanac at the York Toll Plaza. Beginning at approximately 10:00 AM Miles the Moose along with turnpike employees will be handing out the almanacs and thanking visitors for coming to […]
Virginia: DOT Lifts Lane Closures for Labor Day Weekend Travel
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will suspend most highway work zones for several days during the Labor Day holiday travel period to provide as many travel lanes as possible. VDOT will lift lane closures on interstates and other major roads from noon Friday, Sept. 4, until noon Tuesday, Sept. 8. Based on the traffic […]